Attachment One- Statement of Work _.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK Apalachicola National Forest

STANDARDS, GOVERNMENT STANDARDS & TECHNICAL EXHIBITS

PART I GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK:

The contractor shall provide any and all labor, materials, tools and other incidentals necessary to perform specified road maintenance work on the Forest System Roads on an as- needed basis on the Apalachicola National Forest, Apalachicola and Wakulla Ranger Districts. This Statement of Work (SOW) consists of completing the tasks and subtasks in Part V.

1.2 SCHEDULE OF WORK:

The contractor shall furnish a work plan and schedule to the COR at least 5 days prior to beginning work. The work plan and schedule will specify road number, road termini, required maintenance activity, and sequence of performance. The COR reserves the right to adjust the schedule as needed. The work plan and schedule are subject to change due to weather conditions.

1.3 HOURS OF OPERATION/PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The contractor is responsible for providing services between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this Statement of Work when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

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Recognized Holidays:

Contractor is not required to perform services on the following Federal Holidays:

1.4 PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC CONTROL: The Contractor shall exercise caution and care while performing the work to prevent unnecessary conflict with or potential hazards to road users.

The Contractor shall post warning signs on each end of the road segment being worked. Signs shall be of the size, type, and colors required in the current edition of the Federal Highways "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices". The current issue of “MUTCD” can be located online for download at the following link: https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/. These signs shall be moved as needed to delineate and identify the section of road being maintained per specification. At no time shall the signs be more than two miles (or from intersection to intersection of road segment) from the operating equipment and shall be in place only when road equipment or personnel are actually performing operations. No road work shall be permitted if warning signs are not posted.

All slow-moving equipment shall have a reflectorized "Slow Moving" vehicle emblem attached. Road work shall not be performed if the caution light(s) are not working and/or the slow moving vehicle sign is not visible from the rear of the machines.

All work shall be scheduled so that, at the end of each working day, the road is passable for the type of traffic normally using the road. If, for any reason traffic hazards are left in or adjacent to the road after normal work time, they shall be signed per MUTCD standards as hazards and visibly illuminated at night. Segments of unfinished work which may present a hazard to road users, such as, but not limited to, rolls or surface material, berms on the shoulder, etc. may not be left in the roadway overnight, weekend or holidays unless specifically approved by COR.

1.5 SOIL MOISTURE CONDITIONS

There are periods of the year when it can be expected that surface grading will not be feasible due to moisture content. Roads bladed when moisture conditions are not suitable will not be accepted (unless authorized by the COR).

1.6 NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

Contractor shall clean equipment to ensure that it is free of dirt, grass, and other organic material prior to commencing work on contract, and also when equipment returns to National Forest land after residing elsewhere. Contractor shall notify COR forty-eight 48 hours prior to beginning work so that the equipment may be inspected. The contractor shall also clean equipment when leaving National Forest land to prevent the spread of known noxious weeds to other lands. COR may direct the contractor to avoid certain areas on Forest Roads where noxious weeds are known to be located.

This work shall be considered incidental to all pay items

1.7 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

(a) The Contractor shall give attention to the effect of contract operation upon the landscape, shall take care to maintain natural surroundings undamaged, and shall conduct the work at all times in compliance with the following requirements:

1. Prevention of the Landscape Defacement. The Contractor shall not remove, deface, injure, or destroy trees, shrubs, lawns, or natural features unless specifically authorized by the Government. Unless otherwise provided in the Special Project Specifications, the Contractor shall confine contract operations to within the areas designated in contract documents. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor shall gather rock which falls outside the roadway due to contract operations and dispose of it as directed by the Government.

2. Protection of Streams, Lakes, and Reservoirs. The Contractor shall take sufficient precautions to prevent pollution of streams, lakes, small ponds, and reservoirs with fuels, oils, bitumen’s, dust palliatives, silt, or other harmful materials. Mechanical equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval of the Government.

(b) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the work area limits, immediate work area, or other areas designated in the contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material which falls outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the COR.

The Contractor shall make all reasonable attempts to preserve the scenic and natural environment within and adjacent to this project.

(c) Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, lakes, reservoirs, and other surface waters.

1. Wash water or waste from concrete, aggregate or other operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

2. Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

(d) No petroleum products or other hazardous substances shall be released on or into land or rivers, streams, impoundments or other waters, or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto or therefrom. Servicing of all equipment shall be done only in the areas approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall transport off government lands all waste oil, vehicle oil filters (drained of free-flowing oil), and oily rags and shall dispose of such materials in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations.

1. If the total on-site oil or oil products storage exceeds 1,320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare and implement a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer. This plan shall include notification of appropriate state and local officials, the Contracting Officer and other appropriate agencies.

2. At all on-site work areas (including Contractor storage, transfer, fueling, mixing sites, etc., for oil, oil products or any hazardous materials), the Contractor shall take appropriate preventive measures to insure that any release of hazardous products does not enter any stream or other waters of the

United States or any of the individual States and shall conform to the federal, state and local regulations. Planned spill containment locations in stream courses shall be established prior to commencement of work activities. These locations will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer or representative. Additional planned preventive measures when required shall be established for review by the Contracting Officer or representative.

3. The Contractor, acting independently, shall immediately take action to notify the appropriate agencies including the Contracting Officer, and to contain and clean up, without expense to the Government, all petroleum products or other hazardous substance releases which are on or in the vicinity of the project and which are caused by the Contractor's employees, directly or indirectly. The Contractor shall have the necessary materials on site to contain a spill which may occur on land or within live streams as appropriate for any potential flow conditions likely to occur. This may require absorbent pads and/or booms, or other containment devices. In the event the Government determines that additional resources beyond those of the Contractor are required, the Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs including, but not limited to additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary by the Government for the containment and clean- up of petroleum products or other hazardous substance releases caused by Contractor’s employees or resulting from or related to construction operations.

4. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any hazardous materials to be used on the job and shall have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for those materials available on the job.

1.8 EQUIPMENT CLEANING REQUIREMENTS

All earth moving equipment (loaders, excavators, dump trucks, etc.) moved to the job site shall be cleaned of weeds and their seeds prior to each entrance onto the National Forest lands. Cleaning shall consist of the removal of all dirt, grease, debris, and materials that may harbor noxious weeds and their seeds. This may require the use of a pressure hose.

Equipment shall be made available for visual inspection by the Forest Service prior to entering National Forest lands. The Contractor shall advise of a proposed date for mobilization. Inspections will take place at mutually agreeable in-route locations in advance of entry onto National Forest lands. The Contractor shall take special care under this contract to prevent contamination of water at the work sites with any petroleum residues from mechanical equipment operations. This shall include daily inspection and cleaning as appropriate.

1.9 THREATENED, ENDANGERED, AND SENSITIVE SPECIES

Endangered Species - The Government may direct the Contractor to discontinue all operations in the event that listed or proposed threatened or endangered plants or animals protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, or Federal candidate (Category 1 and 2), sensitive or state listed species, are discovered to be present in or adjacent to the project area. Actions taken under this paragraph shall be subject to the Suspension of Work clause, FAR 52.242-14.

1.10 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

(a) The Contractor shall use every precaution necessary to prevent damage to public and private property. Land monuments and property markers shall not be disturbed until the Contracting Officer, or his/her representative, has witnessed or otherwise referenced their location and directed their removal.

(b) The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property and to persons, including third parties that occur as a result of his/her agent's or employee's fault or negligence. The term "third parties" is construed to include employees of the government.

1.11 USE OF ROADS BY CONTRACTOR

The Contractor is authorized to use all roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service that are open and necessary for direct route access to the contract work sites for all activities necessary to complete this contract. This authorization is subject to the limitations described below, when such use will not damage the roads or national forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

Keep existing roads open to all traffic during contract work, and maintain them in a condition that will adequately accommodate traffic. Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or existing access to the roadway surface until a Written Plan for the satisfactory handling of traffic has been approved. Post Traffic Control Signs and Devices in conformance with the current edition of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices” (MUTCD). Do not proceed with work on the project until all required signs are in place and approved.

Before shutting down any operations, leave all travel ways in a condition suitable for traffic.

The roads authorized for use will be subject to the following provisions:

Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.12 National Forest Systems roads and trails. Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.13 Motor vehicle use.

Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.13 Posting.

Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.54 National Forest System roads. Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.55 National Forest System trails.

Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.56 Use of vehicles off National Forest System roads. Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.57 National Forest wilderness.

Federal Regulations 36 CFR 261 can be located online at “e-CFR” at the following link: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text- idx?SID=234b83975d93b54d211114174c596b8a&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title36/36cfr261_main_ 02.tpl

1.12 TRASH AND REFUSE MATERIAL

Contractor shall remove all own trash and refuse from the contract area. Material to be removed includes, but is not limited to: used engine oil, oil filters, oil cans, grease cartridges, camp refuse such as tin cans, paper garbage, etc. All placement of sanitary facilities will require prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.13 STORAGE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Materials shall be stored to assure the preservation of their quality and fitness for work. Approved portions of the right-of-way or other areas on Government land may be used for storage purposes. All storage sites approved by the Government shall be restored to a satisfactory condition at the Contractor's expense.

1.14 SALVAGE RIGHTS

No Contractor salvage rights exist under the contract unless specifically provided elsewhere herein.

1.15 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities (1) at or near the work site and (2) on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

The Contractor will notify all utility companies or other parties affected and make arrangements for all necessary adjustments of the public or private utility fixtures, pipelines, and other appurtenances affected by work under the contract.

1.16 POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS

The following conditions have been identified as inherently hazardous to a degree that failure to take the proper precautions could lead to serious injury or loss of life. This listing shall not be construed as all inclusive. The Contractor shall provide a written job-specific hazard analysis and safety plan that addresses and conforms to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 and the clause entitled Accident Prevention (FAR 52.236-13) included herein. Appropriate actions shall be taken by the Contractor to implement this plan during performance and to take any and all other necessary steps to mitigate the dangers from hazards.

· tree bucking/limbing

· fall hazard from work heights exceeding six feet

· traffic control on high-volume and/or high-speed and/or limited visibility roads

· heavy equipment operation

· fire hazards

· hazardous materials handling

· hydraulic and/or pneumatic and/or other high pressure hazards

· mechanical hazards such as pulleys, springs etc.

· temporary excavation/slope stability

· travel on decommissioned roads, i.e. roads with waterbars and other barriers

· equipment in roadway

· soft road shoulders

1.17 HAZARD TREES

If contractor locates a tree that is considered a danger to current maintenance activities, it shall be reported to the COR immediately.

1.18 TRAFFIC CONTROL, FLAGGERS, BARRICADES, WARNING SIGNS, AND OTHER DEVICES

The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, signs, flaggers, pilot cars, and other traffic control devices, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Barricades and other obstructions shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness. Suitable warning signs shall be provided to properly control and direct traffic.

Keep traffic devices current with maintenance operation and remove upon completion. All operations and signing shall conform to the current requirements and guidelines of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

The Contractor shall erect warning signs in advance to any place on the project where operations may interfere with the use of the road or trail by traffic and at all intermediate points, where the new work crosses or coincides with an existing road or trail. Required signs may be mounted on portable or temporary mountings. Use standard MUTCD shapes, colors, sizes, and legends.

Mark hazards incidental to the work within or on the traveled way, shoulders, or turnouts with hazard identification markers, illuminated beacons, and other MUTCD devices to safely guide road users through the area. Mark work segments not completed on a daily basis appropriately for night travel. Obtain authorization before commencing work at night.

Advisory speed plates may be used to control traffic through the work area.

Flaggers - Provide properly equipped, trained and certified, flag person(s) where the traffic is required to stop before proceeding. Stop traffic in locations which provide width enough for passage of traffic and reasonable protection for vehicles. When flag control is used, advance warning signs are required.

1.19 MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT

Use of motorized equipment other than hand-held equipment such as power saws and brush cutters will not be permitted off designated roads in the project area without approval of the Contracting Officer or as elsewhere provided herein.

1.20 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL CLEAN-UP KIT

A hazardous material spill clean-up kit shall be maintained and readily available for potential use on the project at each work site and approved equipment storage / parking location. Spill clean-up kits shall contain the following items as a minimum:

1 case absorbent pads suitable for absorbing hydraulic fluid, engine oil, and fuel 1 gallon "Plug-a-Dike" or equivalent material A five-gallon mixing container.

1.21 POST AWARD CONFERENCE/PERIODIC PROGRESS MEETINGS

The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.22 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVES (CORs) The (CORs) are identified below:

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The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements to the Contracting Officer, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract or order.

1.23 CONTRACT DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

1. Superintendent: The contractor shall submit name and contact information. .

2. Work Plan and Schedule: The contractor shall submit a work plan and schedule prior to commencing work for each schedule of items. This shall contain all information specified in Section 1.2.

3. Safety Plan: The contractor shall submit a written safety plan prior to commencement of work that adheres to the following:

a. Follow Section 107.08 Sanitation, Health, and Safety.

b. Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.236-13 Accident Prevention.

c. Follow the requirements of Federal, State, and local health officials. Do not allow workers to work in surroundings or under conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous.

d. Admit OSHA inspectors or other legally responsible officials involved in safety and health administration to the project work site upon presentation of proper credentials.

e. Report accidents on forms furnished by the Government or with prior approval, on forms used to report accidents to other agencies or insurance carriers. Maintain an OSHA Form 300, Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses and make it available for inspection.

f. Install a reverse signal alarm audible above the surrounding noise level on motorized vehicles having an obstructed view and on earth-moving and compaction equipment.

4. Equipment Specifications: The contractor shall submit specifications on all equipment to be used on the contract to show that all the requirements of Part IV are fulfilled. These shall be submitted prior to beginning work on the contract, and when a new piece of equipment is used in the contract.

5. Quality Control Plan: The contractor shall submit a detailed written Quality Control Plan (QCP) to assure quality control of the contract. The Quality Control Plan must demonstrate how the Contractor shall assure that quality of performance meets the objectives and requirements of the contract. The QCP shall specify:

· How quality will be monitored to ensure performance standards are met.

· How the work will be supervised.

· How results of the monitoring will result in quality performance.

· Identify the personnel responsible for performing quality control.

Contractor Quality Control Inspection: The Contractor shall assure themselves that performance meets contract specifications, in accordance with FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, paragraph (a), prior to requesting the Government to inspect for payment or acceptance. The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer upon completion of a unit. The Contracting Officer may observe the Contractor’s inspection at any time and shall otherwise have unlimited access to the inspection data.

6. Insurance: The contractor shall submit a copy of Insurance Coverage.

7. Monthly Status Report: The contractor shall submit a status report of all work completed on a monthly basis, or other time interval agreed upon by the contractor and COR. This will be verified with the records kept by the COR. The monthly status report will specify road number, road termini, task and/or subtask performed and quantity.

The following Table of Deliverable are required for this contract:

TITLE

DUE DATE

and FAR 52.228-5 NLT 10 calendar days after contract award

PART II DEFINITIONS

TERM MEANING

Forest Service System Road – Any road, which is owned or maintained by the USDA Forest Service.

Roadway – The portion of road within the limits of excavation and embankment, including slope rounding.

Lead Off Ditches – Water ditches extending from the ends of culverts or from road ditches at approximately 90 deg., located at the low point in vertical alignment.

Wing Ditches – Water ditches extending from the road ditch to daylight at an angle and a ditch block provided (Refer to technical exhibit).

Maintenance – Work required to perform tasks as stated in Section V and completed to the quality assurance requirements set forth in Section VII Traveled Way – The defined limits of the roadway used for the movement of vehicles; from edge of fore slope to edge of fore slope (Refer to technical exhibit).

Aggregate – Lime Rock as found naturally occurring in Florida and meeting the requirements of Florida Department of Transportation for road base and contains no flint.

Compaction – When “ALL” visible signs of deformation cease to exist behind compaction equipment.

Crown – Cross slope of 2%.

Pot Hole – Depressions in road surface greater than three (3) inches deep.

Rills – Erosion marks in the surface or fore slope, running from the crown toward the ditch; greater than three

(3) inches wide or three (3) inches deep.

Rip Rap / Cobble – Naturally occurring or manufactured rock or recycled concrete meeting a specified size and strength for use in alleviating erosion problems.

Sand/Clay – Sand and Clay mixture found occurring naturally in Florida.

Asphalt – Fine aggregate, SC-1 Bituminous Cold Mix; for the purpose of this contract. Ditch Block – Material placed in roadside ditch for the purpose of diverting water into wing ditch (Refer to technical exhibit).

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GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIALS AND SERVICES

3.1 GENERAL: The Government shall provide the materials, and/or services listed below or only as applicable when specified per the schedule of items. On occasion, the Contractor may have to supply the items when specified in the schedule of items .

Culverts (Hauled by contractor)

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PART III

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED CRITICAL ITEMS AND SERVICES

All equipment proposed to be used for performance of the work, shall be of the size, type, and in condition to perform the quality and quantity work of this contract. Equipment specifications and minimum requirements are as shown below.

type, and in such condition to perform to the requirements of this contract. Equipment used for mowing should be 4-wheel drive.

The Contractor's proposed equipment shall be made available to the Contracting Officer or his designated Representative for inspection prior to award of this contract. If at any time during the course of this contract any equipment is deemed unsatisfactory, the Contracting Officer will order removal and require a satisfactory replacement, at the contractor's expense, meeting the original specifications. Down time exceeding 20% of work days in any one-month may deem the equipment unsatisfactory.

Any movement or transportation of equipment to or from the work area(s) required to perform the work, repair or replacement of equipment or for contractor's convenience shall be at the contractor's expense. Emergency or other unscheduled moves requested by the Forest Service are covered under Task 5.3.1.

PART V

TASKS AND CRITICAL SUBTASKS

TASK 5.1: BLADE; BLADE & COMPACT; and DISC, BLADE & COMPACT The Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, materials, tools and other incidentals required to remove ruts, rills, potholes, corrugations and berms. Compaction, on occasion, for the above task, may or may not be required on a regular basis. Contractor shall remove unsuitable debris prior to commencing. Discing, on occasion, for the above task, may or may not be required on a regular basis as well. This task shall be completed to the quality assurance requirements set forth in Part VII.

SUBTASK: 5.1.1 – Blade SUBTASK: 5.1.2 – Blade & Compact SUBTASK: 5.1.3 – Disc, Blade & Compact SUBTASK: 5.1.1 – Blade The Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, materials, tools and other incidentals required to remove ruts, rills, potholes, corrugations and berms. Grader equipment shall be as specified in Part IV and required to remove ruts, rills, potholes, corrugations and berms.

SUBTASK: 5.1.2 – Blade & Compact In addition to work performed in Blade, Section 5.1.1 above, compaction equipment shall be a minimum six

(6) ton vibratory steel wheel. Compaction equipment shall be rolled over entire traveled way width until visible deformation of road materials cease.

The contractor shall compact all roads scheduled for compaction in accordance with the quality assurance requirements/standards in Part VII.

SUBTASK: 5.1.3 – Disc, Blade & Compact In addition to work performed under Blade and Compacting, Section 5.1.2 above and additionally shall include discing of traveled way surface to incorporate organic materials (grasses and pine straw) and/or remove all significant potholes, road washouts and damage into the roadway. Material shall be processed to the extent that will allow it to be graded to a smooth and uniform riding surface.

The contractor shall disc all roads scheduled for compaction in accordance with the quality assurance requirements/standards in Part VII.

TASK: 5.2 – GENERAL ROAD REPAIR

The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, tools and other incidentals required to perform repairs at various times and locations. A forty-eight (48) hour response time is required to effect repairs. This task shall be completed to the quality assurance requirements set forth in Part VII.

SUBTASK: 5.2.1 – Surfacing: Sand/Clay (Contractor Furnished) SUBTASK: 5.2.1(a) – Surfacing: Sand/Clay (Government Furnished) SUBTASK: 5.2.2 – Surfacing: FDOT Limerock Aggregate Road Base SUBTASK: 5.2.3 – Surfacing: FDOT #4 Limerock SUBTASK: 5.2.4 – Spot surface repair: Asphalt SUBTASK: 5.2.1 – Surfacing – Sand/Clay (Contractor Furnished) Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, tools and other incidentals required to perform repairs at various times and locations, as deemed necessary by the COR. A forty-eight (48) hour response time shall be required to effect repairs. Material will be furnished by the Contractor. This task includes surface preparation, hauling, placement, spreading, compacting and finish blading of the material to provide a smooth and uniform riding surface within the traveled way. Material spilled onto the shoulders or into road side ditches during this operation shall be recovered and distributed within the traveled way.

SUBTASK: 5.2.1(a) – Surfacing – Sand/Clay (Government Furnished)

Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, tools and other incidentals required to perform repairs at various times and locations, as deemed necessary by the COR. A forty-eight (48) hour response time shall be required to effect repairs. Material will be furnished by the Government with various locations within the forest boundary. This task includes surface preparation, hauling, placement, spreading, compacting and finish blading of the material to provide a smooth and uniform riding surface within the traveled way. Material spilled onto the shoulders or into road side ditches during this operation shall be recovered and distributed within the traveled way.

SUBTASK: 5.2.2 – Surfacing Repair – FDOT Limerock Aggregate Road Base

Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, tools, material and other incidentals required to perform repairs at various times and locations, as deemed necessary by the COR. A forty-eight (48) hour response time shall be required to effect repairs. This task includes surface preparation, hauling, placement, spreading, compacting and finish blading of the material to provide a smooth and uniform riding surface within the traveled way.

Material spilled onto the shoulders or into road side ditches during this operation shall be recovered and distributed within the travel way.

SUBTASK: 5.2.3 – Surfacing Repair – FDOT #4 Limerock Aggregate Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, tools, material and other incidentals required to perform repairs at various times and locations, as deemed necessary by the COR. A forty-eight (48) hour response time shall be required to effect repairs. This task includes surface preparation, hauling, placement, spreading, compacting and finish blading of the material to provide a smooth and uniform riding surface within the traveled way.

Material spilled onto the shoulders or into road side ditches during this operation shall be recovered and distributed within the travel way.

SUBTASK: 5.24 – Spot Surface Repair – Asphalt

Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, tools, material and other incidentals required to perform repairs at various times and locations, as deemed necessary by the COR. A forty-eight

(48) hour response time shall be required to effect repairs. This task includes surface preparation, hauling, placement, spreading and compacting of the material to provide a smooth and uniform riding surface within the traveled way. Material spilled onto the shoulders or into road side ditches during this operation shall be recovered and disposed of as per industry standards/guidelines.

TASK: 5.3 – UNSCHEDULED EQUIPMENT TRANSPORT, EQUIPMENT RENTAL

SUBTASK: 5.3.1 – Unscheduled Equipment Transport SUBTASK: 5.3.2 – Equipment Rental Up to 210 HP SUBTASK: 5.3.3 – Equipment Rental 211 HP to 300 HP SUBTASK: 5.3.4 – Equipment Rental 301 HP and Above

SUBTASK: 5.3.1 – Unscheduled Equipment Transport

This activity consists of the contractor transporting required equipment, by whatever means, for the purpose of performing Road Maintenance work not previously scheduled. No payment shall be made if the additional work ordered does not cause additional travel or if the additional work is ordered prior to start of work in any monthly work period or does not require back tracking to an area previously worked. The unit price for this activity includes the transporting of ALL equipment necessary to perform task. This activity will only be done with prior written authorization from the COR. Payment for Unscheduled Equipment Transport will be in accordance with the quality assurance standards/requirements set forth in Part VII.

SUBTASK: 5.3.2 – Equipment Rental Up to 210 HP

This activity consist of performing non routine jobs with equipment suitable to complete the job. Specialty equipment may consist of but not limited to a dozer, loader-back hoe, and excavator. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all safety regulations and signs are in place according to guidelines in the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices”. Equipment hours shall be calculated for equipment with up to 210 horsepower and quantity of required equipment. This activity will only be done with prior written authorization from the COR. Payment for Equipment Rental will be in accordance with the quality assurance standards/requirements set forth in Part VII.

SUBTASK: 5.3.3 – Equipment Rental 211 HP to 300 HP

This activity consist of performing non routine jobs with equipment suitable to complete the job. Specialty equipment may consist of but not limited to a dozer, loader-back hoe, and excavator. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all safety regulations and signs are in place according to guidelines in the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices”. Equipment hours shall be calculated for equipment in the ranges of 211to 300 horsepower and quantity of required equipment. This activity will only be done with prior written authorization from the COR. Payment for Equipment Rental will be in accordance with the quality assurance standards/requirements set forth in Part VII.

SUBTASK: 5.3.4 – Equipment Rental 301 HP and Above

This activity consist of performing non routine jobs with equipment suitable to complete the job. Specialty equipment may consist of but not limited to a dozer, loader-back hoe, and excavator. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all safety regulations and signs are in place according to guidelines in the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices”. Equipment hours shall be calculated for equipment over 300 horsepower and quantity of required equipment. This activity will only be done with prior written authorization from the COR. Payment for Equipment Rental will be in accordance with the quality assurance standards/requirements set forth in Part VII.

TASK: 5.4 – CLEAN and RESHAPE DITCHES

The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, labor, material, tools and other incidentals required to maintain all drainage structures to original location and grade. Road appurtenances shall not be damaged during this operation. This task shall be completed to the quality assurance requirements set forth in Part VII.

SUBTASK: 5.4.1 – Road ditches SUBTASK: 5.4.2 – Wing ditches, lead off ditches and percolation basins (Refer to standard details)

Handwork required to connect ditch flow lines to drainage structure inlets is considered a part of this activity. Ditch maintenance may include road ditches, wing ditches and lead off ditches or a combination of the above as specified in the schedule of items for the period. The contractor shall clean and re-shape ditches on all scheduled roads in accordance with the quality assurance requirements/standards in Part VII.

SUBTASK: 5.4.1 – Road Ditches

Surface blading shall be scheduled for the area in which ditch work is required. Blading and or blade/compacting shall be done after ditch work is completed. The contractor shall clean and re- shape road ditches on all scheduled roads in accordance with the quality assurance requirements/standards in Part VII.

SUBTASK: 5.4.2 – Wing Ditches and Lead-Off Ditches

The contractor shall clean and re-shape wing ditches and lead-off ditches on all scheduled roads in accordance with the quality assurance requirements/standards in Part VII. When this work is ordered, payment will be incidental to road side ditching; separate payment shall not be made unless task is ordered for above ditches only.

TASK: 5.5 – DRAINAGE STRUCTURE CLEANING

The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, labor, material, tools and other incidentals required to clean drainage structure. This task may or may not be required on a routine basis. This task shall be completed to the quality assurance requirements set forth in Part VII.

SUBTASK: 5.5.1 – Inlet & Outlet Cleaning SUBTASK: 5.5.2 – Brushing and Debris Removal

Culverts selected for this task to be cleaned of dirt, silt, muck, sand, rock, debris and vegetation to maintain water flow. Grade ties with road ditches are considered part of this task. Work under this activity shall be done only with prior written authorization from the COR. The contractor shall complete this task on all schedule culverts in accordance with the quality assurance requirements standards in Part VII.

SUBTASK: 5.5.1 – Inlet & Outlet Cleaning

All culverts inlets and outlets will be cleaned to a proper depth into the culvert to facilitate positive drainage. The contractor shall complete this task in accordance with the quality assurance requirements/standard in Part VII. All culvert inlets and outlets will be cleaned to 4- foot into the pipe ends and a 4-foot radius around ends of pipe to a proper depth to facilitate positive drainage.

SUBTASK: 5.5.2 – Brushing and Debris Removal (Manual)

All material, including brush, extracted during this task, shall be disposed of at the site outside the roadway from natural and man-made drainages. The contractor shall complete this task in accordance with quality assurance requirements/standards in Part VII

TASK: 5.6 – DRAINAGE STRUCTURE INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT

The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, labor, material (except if Government Furnished Culvert as specified in the schedule of items , tools and other incidentals required to install or replace existing culverts or rock crossings. This task may or may not be required on a routine basis. This task SHALL be completed to the quality assurance requirements set forth in Part VII.

SUBTASK: 5.6.1 (Government Furnished), 5.6.2, 5.6.3, & 5.6.4 (Contractor Furnished) – Culvert Installation or Replacement. This activity consists of removing and replacing existing 36-inch and less diameter culvert(s). (Refer to technical exhibit)

SUBTASK: 5.6.5 – Rock Crossing Installation or Replacement. This activity consists of installing or repairing rock drainage crossings. (Refer to technical exhibit)

Work under this activity shall be done only with prior written authorization from the COR. The contractor shall complete this task on all schedule drainage structures in accordance with the quality assurance requirements standards in Part VII.

SUBTASK: 5.6.1 (Government Furnished), 5.6.2, 5.6.3, & 5.6.4 (Contractor Furnished) Culvert Installation or Replacement. Culverts, 36-inch and less in diameter, selected for this task will be removed and new culvert installed. This item is restricted to locations with no more than five foot depth to the bottom of the culvert.

Installation will be per Government provided technical exhibit. Removed metal or concrete culverts and appurtenances are the property of the contractor. Completely remove culverts and appurtenances off of Government property. Recycle or dispose of culverts and appurtenances legally per applicable federal, state and county codes.

SUBTASK: 5.6.5 Rock Crossing Installation or Replacement. Rock crossings selected for this task will be installed per the Government provided technical exhibit.

TASK: 5.7 – MOWING

The contractor shall provide for all necessary equipment, labor, materials, tools and other incidentals required for mowing within the roadway. Mowing shall be accomplished during specific months of the year. This task will be done with prior written authorization from the COR. This task shall be completed to the quality assurance requirements set forth in Part VII. Negligence that results in damage to signs, sign posts, mailboxes, drainage structures, wing walls, head walls, pavement, curbs, bridge decks, approaches, appurtenances, etc. will be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the COR at no additional cost to the Government. Complete repairs prior to submission of the invoice for work accomplished on current the schedule of items SUBTASK: 5.7.1 – Routine Mowing

Mowing shall consist of cutting grass and small woody plants growth (four inch diameter or less at mower height), within the roadway. This task also includes trimming and brushing around road signs and appurtenances. Mowing shall be accomplished during specific months of the year and will only be done with prior written authorization from the COR. Task shall be completed in accordance with quality assurance requirements/standards as set forth in Part VII.

SUBTASK 5.7.1 – Routine Mowing

Unless otherwise specified, this task shall consist of mowing from edge of traveled way fifteen

(15) feet or to tree line. Maximum height of cut vegetation shall not exceed four (4) inches. Additional mowing for safe sight distance at road intersections and/or blind curves and also around road signs and appurtenances is considered incidental to this task. Payment for Routine Mowing will be in accordance with the quality assurance requirements set forth in Part VII.

TASK: 5.8 – EROSION CONTROL

The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, labor, material, tools and other incidentals required to install or replace existing erosion control materials. This task may or may not be required on a routine basis. This task shall be completed to the quality assurance requirements set forth in Part VII.

Note: All costs of installation and materials of erosion control items listed below that are included in the performance of another subtask as shown in a standard detail in the technical exhibits (for example, rock riprap and geotextile fabric used in the culvert installation) are paid for under that subtask, not the 5.8 subtasks. Payment for 5.8 Erosion Control tasks are only paid for under the 5.8 subtasks when requested with a quantity in the schedule of items.

SUBTASK: 5.8.1 – Machine Placed Rock Rip Rap, Class II (Refer to standard details) SUBTASK: 5.8.2 – Geotextile Fabric, Woven Type II-A, Separation (Refer to standard details) SUBTASK: 5.8.3 – Silt Fence (Refer to standard details) SUBTASK: 5.8.4 – Wattles (Refer to standard details) SUBTASK: 5.8.5 – Seeding (Refer to standard details)

Work under this activity shall be done only with prior written authorization from the COR. The contractor shall complete this task on all schedule drainage structures in accordance with the quality assurance requirements standards in Part VII.

TASK: 5.9 – CLEARING AND GRUBBING

The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, labor, material, tools and other incidentals required to perform the following tasks.

SUBTASK: 5.9.1 Clearing. Within the clearing limits clear trees, brush, downed timber, and other vegetation as follows:

(a) Cut trees so they fall within the clearing limits;

(b) In areas of cut slope rounding, cut stumps flush with or below the final ground-line;

(c) In areas outside the excavation, embankment, and slope rounding limits, cut stumps to within 6 inches (150 millimeters) of the ground; and

(d) Trim tree branches that extend over the road surface and shoulders to attain a clear height of 20 feet (6 meters). Trim trees as near flush with the trunk as practicable.

SUBTASK: 5.9.2 – Grubbing. Grub deep enough to remove stumps, roots, buried logs, moss, turf, or other vegetative debris as follows:

(a) Grub areas to be excavated, except for cut slope rounding areas;

(b) Grub embankment areas.